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The flag went up the same day as the rack. Years ago I put a power rack, a glute ham raise, and a reverse hyper in my garage for extra workouts. The flag went up that day. Every time the gym moved, it came with me. Other people sacrificed, fought, and died so I could have the freedom to have a gym to train in. I don't want to forget that. Veterans Day honors everyone who served, in war or in peace. You don't need a combat story to deserve respect. I've had a lot of veterans sit across from me on Table Talk. Today's article features 13 of them, with links to their full YouTube episodes. Different people. Different experiences. Let them tell you what their service and their lives have meant to them. Then do something beyond saying thank you. Invite someone to train. Give them a time and a place. Introduce them to the group. Give them a spot. Ask what they're working toward. Listen without demanding a story. Coach the person in front of you. Don't make the uniform a diagnosis. A training group can give somebody structure and people who expect to see them. It doesn't replace professional help. The holiday lasts one day. The rest of it doesn't. To everyone who served, thank you. Read “The Flag Went Up the Same Day as the Rack” at elitefts.com. Live, Learn, Pass On.

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Watch more of Dave Tate’s Table Talk EP #454 with Dr Dan Fosselman @professionalintegrativecare Our newest table talk episode now live on the elitefts YouTube. 📺 Full transcript available on YouTube @eliteftsofficial Follow 👉 @elitefts Support 👉 elitefts.com ……. #tabletalk #davetate #testosterone #cortisol

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Learn to anchor your shoulder blades and improve your upper back engagement in a Bench Press, with Isometric Push Ups. More training tips @elitefts @tom_kaizen All the training gear you need elitefts.com

🚨 LIVE tomorrow, November 9th! 🚨    On episode #454 of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast, Dr Dan Fosselman joins Dave Tate to discuss training, health and the decisions that connect them. Fosselman is the founder and medical director of Professional Integrative Care in Columbus, Ohio. A former Denison lacrosse player with training in family and sports medicine, he brings a strength-world perspective to primary care, patient education and long-term health. This conversation explores what mentors taught him, the fundamentals serious lifters overlook, returning to activity after injury, and how to weigh medical evidence against expectations. It also gets into the tradeoffs of building a practice and deciding what health should make possible. If you want to watch the newest episodes EARLY and ADD FREE Join MEMBERS ONLY : elitefts.com/join-the-crewMo… episodes go live for the crew on Fridays.

In this exclusive Q&A for elitefts crew members, Dave Tate tackles your most pressing training questions, from breaking through an eight-month bench press plateau to navigating the mental blocks of heavy lifting. He dives deep into why technical looseness on the unrack, ignoring “recovery economics,” and falling for the trap of endless accessory changes are stalling your progress. You will get the exact, unfiltered mechanical and mental checklist needed to fix your lifts, manage joint pain, and thrive as a lifter without the bullshit. 🔥 Become an elitefts Channel Member for early access to Dave Tate’s Table Talk, exclusive content, and member-only perks. ➡️ @eliteftsofficial watch more as a memeber on the elitefts YouTube > ‘Dave Tate Answers Your Questions: Why Your Bench Is Actually Stuck | CREW CAST OCTOBER 2026’

Watch the full video on the elitefts YouTube > 'The Log Press Mistake Keeping You Under 300 Lbs' Most lifters miss heavy log presses because they treat the implement like a standard barbell and snap their head through too early. Professional strongman Ollie Clark breaks down the technical mechanics of the pickup, lap, clean, rack position, and the critical knee-drive angle needed to keep the log over your center of mass. Learn how to fix your head position, brace effectively to protect your spine, and instantly add kilograms to your overhead press. Ollie Clarke will be on Table Talk November 12th, 2026! 🔥 Become an elitefts Channel Member for early access to Dave Tate's Table Talk, exclusive content, and member-only perks. ➡️ @eliteftsofficial

🚫 No more slipping boards. No more shoulder pinch. 🚫 If you’ve ever shoved a 2-board under your shirt, prayed it wouldn’t slide, and still felt that front-shoulder sting—you know the struggle. After tearing up my shoulder, I refused to give up board presses. But training solo meant no one to hold the boards, and flat boards let the bar sink and heave—wrecking the lift. So, I carved some foam, curved the base, and ran the prototype over with my Jeep (it lived). 💥 The Shoulder Saver™ Pad was born.💥 Why it works: Curved base = no sink-and-pop cheat – Keeps load directly under the bar and forces you to stay tight. Locks to the bar – Won’t spin or collapse, yet easy to rotate off. Joint-friendly – Press heavier while sparing your shoulders, pecs, and elbows. Two sizes for your range:
🖤 Black Pad – ~2-board height for max overload, triceps lock-out, and joint protection.
❤️ Red Pad – ~1½-board height for raw lifters who miss just off the chest or want more controlled range. How to use: Slide on, set up, touch, press. Pain-free power. 👉 Ready to train smarter, heavier, and without the shoulder hate?
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Heavy pressing starts with stable wrists. 🔥 The elitefts Inferno Wrist Wraps give you the support you need to stay stacked and locked in when the weight gets serious. ✔ 3" wide for solid wrist coverage ✔ Available in 60 cm or 80 cm lengths ✔ Durable thumb loop + secure hook-and-loop closure ✔ Built for bench, overhead press, and heavy pressing work When your wrists stay strong, your press stays strong. 🔥 Train harder. Press heavier. Stay locked in. elitefts.com/collections/new… #elitefts #wristwraps #benchpress #powerlifting #strengthtraining #trainheavy

A coaching relationship is a two-way street. Find someone who knows their job and communicates in a way you can stick with. Join the Table Talk Crew: whop.com/tabletalkcrew/

Watch more of Dave Tate’s Table Talk EP #453 with Jon Heck @what_the_heck71 Our newest table talk episode now live on the elitefts YouTube. 📺 Full transcript available on YouTube @eliteftsofficial Follow 👉 @elitefts Support 👉 elitefts.com ……. #tabletalk #davetate #nfl #strengthcoach

Get set before you press. Drive into the pad and pull the bar out into a stable starting position. Join the Table Talk Crew: whop.com/tabletalkcrew/

Squat confidence takes exposure. Challenging triples or fives can help you get used to heavy work without testing a max every time. Join the Table Talk Crew: whop.com/tabletalkcrew/

Your supplements might not contain what you THINK they do. 💊👀 Just because the front of the tub says 1,000 mg doesn’t mean you’re getting 1,000 mg of the ingredient that actually matters. From protein and creatine to fish oil, magnesium, and electrolytes, understanding supplement labels can save you money and help you make smarter decisions. The biggest takeaway? Stop buying based on the front of the tub. Start reading the back. Daniel Edlund breaks down the numbers, misleading labels, and what you should actually look for before buying your next supplement. 📖 Read the full breakdown at elitefts.com/blogs/training/… Follow 👉 @elitefts to learn more training and nutrition tips. Support 👉 elitefts.com ...... #SupplementEducation #SportsNutrition #SupplementFacts #EliteFTS #StrengthTraining

Your first meet is a starting point. Establish official numbers and give yourself something to build from. Join the Table Talk Crew: whop.com/tabletalkcrew/

Coach beginners? Master the skills they need. The newest thing you learned means little if you can't explain the basics. Join the Table Talk Crew: whop.com/tabletalkcrew/

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